What is the best treatment for endometriosis? what is the recommended treatment for endometriosis? are there options other than surgery?

Hello. : Hello. I can't say what treatment would be best for you. In additional to surgery, other options include birth control via patch, pill or ring. This can help to decrease the amount of endometrial tissue and decrease pain. If you are not allergic to non-steroidal anti- inflammatory medications consider Motrin or a similar medication. There are stronger hormone therapies if the first steps are not sufficient.

There : There are general points which should be taken into consideration when helping a woman decide which treatment option to go for. These should include: . The severity of the symptoms • the type of symptoms • the age of the patient • the desire to get pregnant or not • length of treatment • coping with side-effects of drug treatment • cost.